Author
Sassafras Lowery
Description
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, seniors–one of the most vulnerable populations to the illness–are more isolated than ever before. Ageless Innovation, a technology company from Rhode Island, has introduced a line of robotic dogs called Joy for All Companion Pets. Though this as the potential to distort expectations for the behaviors of organic dogs, but seniors who have received these robotic dogs have responded positively.
Discussion Questions
- What affordances do robotic dogs offer to people living in extended isolation?
- How does the introduction of robotic companion animals change human relationships with organic creatures?
